Description:Participation in this educational activity will enable the learner to explore a systematic approach for use in expert reviews of pressure ulcer/wound care cases.

Objectives:

Analyze the introduction & use of the terms “avoidable,” “unavoidable,” “reasonably preventable,” and “deep tissue injury” over the past decade.

Appraise the new NPUAP Unavoidable Pressure Injury document (2014).

Evaluate the implications for healthcare professionals, providers and legal professionals of the unavoidable pressure injury, SCALE wounds and non-healable wounds using a case-based approach

Continuing Education:This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact hours:1.5

Expiration Date:February 7, 2019

Successful Completion:

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Conflict of Interest: The planners and faculty for this activity report no conflict of interest with the development and presentation of this course.

After attending this webinar, participants will develop an understanding and knowledge of the skills required to complete Life Care Plans. The LNC will gain knowledge related to development of Life Ca...